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| Hospice and Palliative Care: Concepts and Practice, Second Edition offers theoretical perspectives and practical information about this growing field. Contributing authors from a variety of backgrounds working in end-of-life care present a historical overview of hospice and explain how the interdisciplinary team functions in the hospice setting. They then discuss challenges to the team including symptom management, death education, ethical issues, and support groups. The future of hospice is addressed in the final part of the book. The contributors are expert in community medical care, geriatric care, nursing care, pain management, research, counseling, and hospice management. |
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| Binding: Softcover |
| Specs: 288 pages | .91 Lbs |
| ISBN: 0763715662 |
| ISBN-13: 9780763715663 |
| Edition: 2 |
| Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishing | Publish Date 03/03 | Copyright 2003 |
| Series: Jones and Bartlett Series in Oncology |
Table Of Contents:
Foreword
Preface
The Historical Development of Hospice and Palliative Care
David A. Bennahum
The Interdisciplinary Team
N. Elizabeth Eustler, Jeanne M. Martinez
Eligibility and Reimbursement for Hospice and Palliative Care
Constance M. Dahlin
Hospice/Palliative Care Settings
Judith A. Kitzes, Betty L. Schmoll, Carol E. Dixon
Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) in Hospice
Michele Y. Lee
Communication at the End of Life
Jacqueline Mauk
Ethical Issues in Hospice Care
David Barnard
Legal Issues in Hospice and Palliative Care
Lynn McKeever
Spiritual Care of the Dying Person
Constance B. McPeak
General Issues: Fatigue, Dyspnea, and Constipation
Diletta M. Renier-Berg
Principles of Pain Management
Marijo Letizia
Pharmacotherapy for Chronic Pain
Robert P. Anderson
Cultural Competence in Hospice and Palliative Care
Polly Mazanac, Judith A. Kitzes
Palliation in Noncancer Disease
Brad Stuart
Grief and Bereavement Issues in Hospice/Palliative Care
M. Murray Mayo
Care of the Patient as Death Approaches in the Hospice/Palliative Care Setting
Walter B. Forman, Denice Kopchak Sheehan
Death Education and Family Support
Diana Longeway
Solving Issues in Hospice/Palliative Care through the Use of Case Problems
Walter B. Forman
The Information Superhighway and Palliative Care
Dennis Pacl
Community Resources for Hospice/Palliative Care Patients
N. Elizabeth Eustler
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